Modi crowned BJP’s prime minister candidate
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi has been crowned by the main…
Look at the similarities and the uniqueness
It was a chance encounter that brought Jiratha Narapittayanart to the shores of Sri Lanka. She…
It’s a rail-long journey
With the end of the ‘Eelam War’, the spotlight has now turned to the Northern Province.…
Curve Tapas, Music, Bar at Park Street Mews
Curve – is the newest addition to Harpo’s Cafes and Restaurants group. A trendy Lounge and…
Ananda edge S. Thomas’ to claim Under 20 Coxed Fours
Just yards away from the finish line, and lagging a boat-length behind their rivals from S.…
Garbage collection waste deep in management and disposal
Garbage collection and disposal has become an essential service in the country, especially in the Western…
From floors to ceilings: Rs 2 b refurbishment of BMICH nears completion for CHOGM 2013
The more than Rs 2 billion refurbishment project of the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Hall (BMICH)…
‘Education and Technology in postwar Recovery’, Eastern University’s international conference theme
The second International conference of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka was held last Thursday and…
Global tea producers meet in London
The Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) and IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative hosted TEAM UP 2013…
News
Wheels of polls turning for Jaffna
With a largely peaceful Jaffna preparing for a crucial election to the Northern Provincial Council next Saturday, our picture of this girl riding her bicycle…
Rs. 1.2 billion for BMWs, Defender jeeps for CHOGM
The Government will spend more than US$ 7.8 million or…
Ring, ring on crossing: You will be arrested and fined
Dispute over classy hotel’s ownership; Police guard placed
BBS threatens to resume anti-Halal campaign
Weliweriya shooting: Police agree to finalise probe before Sunday
Amanda crowned Miss Lanka
Hundreds of monitors to ensure fair poll in North
President queries TNA’s choice of NP CM from the south
Upcountry residents working in Colombo may be deprived of vote
The Rs. 147 m. was deposited as security, Brewery company says | Right of reply
GTF calls on Tamils abroad to help TNA achieve victory
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Testing time for young seniors against the Kiwis
Kaushal Silva and other talented players under special scrutiny, says SanathThe lack of international matches till November is in a way a blessing in disguise to the Lankan cricket selectors. According to Sri Lanka Cricket…
After the Colts war, another big battle looms at HQ
Conflict is not something that is confined to only Homo…
Lankans at the Thai Sevens
Ananda edge S. Thomas’ to claim Under 20 Coxed Fours
Twenty three Sri Lankans in Bangladesh 50 over tournament
Adithya shows what little girls are made of once again
Herath SLC cricketer of the year
Sirisoma seeking to win his 22nd national title
Spinner Janith shines in drawn game at Colts
De La Salle advance to the final
Royal-SLSCA crisis continues
Tennis scoring, strange but true!
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Top labour union opposes attempts to exploit labour at BOI zones
A top labour union has protested to Sri Lankan authorities over attempts to allow companies to, what it calls, ‘exploit labour. “We are totally opposed…
Taj Hotels mulls northeast expansion
India’s Taj Hotels’ Group is expanding into northeast Sri Lanka,…
Improving transportation in the north
Touchwood case one of a kind
Krrish scandal sets stage for a major shake-up at SEC
Are you aware of the manufactured date of what you consume?
Finance companies: Again and again!
Wealth of a country depends on the productivity of labour, says educationist
Sri Lanka seeks joint ventures with Chinese apparel manufacturers
Sri Lanka blows away millions of rupees owing to lack of support for ‘entrepot’ trade
Karunaratne, Lankan flag-bearer of the ubiquitous Jakfruit
Commercial Bank joins Dialog in new mobile banking facility
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Editorial
Ghosts of the past
As the campaigning for the Northern Province Provincial Council election builds up steam in this final week, the front-runner for the post of Chief Minister is sending smoke signals that are going to cause serious alarm. The Tamil National Alliance (TNA)’s chief ministerial candidate C. V. Wigneswaran is going around…
Columns
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5th Column
Carrying the cross of another election
My Dear Voter, I thought I must write to you since you are going to the polling booths next Saturday if you happen to be living in either…
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Political Column
Showpiece development in north but TNA victory inevitable
Brisk business in whisky and luxury shops; most people don’t want another war but seek life with dignity UPFA going all out this week to prevent two-thirds majority; large…
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The Economic Analysis
Why large trade deficits are a serious concern
Large trade deficits have been the dominating feature of the trade balance in the last three years. Once again this year’s external trade is heading towards a large…
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Focus on Rights
Tribute to a stubbornly contrary voice
When François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), commonly known as Voltaire, one of the most influential French Enlightenment thinkers, peremptorily asserted that “I may disagree with what you say but I…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Talk at the cafe spectator
London police, Lewisham council under fire for using Tiger flag The Metropolitan Police and a local borough council in Britain that used the Tiger flag to point to…
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From the sidelines
Northern election, nationalist rhetoric and the threat to communal harmony
As the Northern Provincial Council election draws nearer many contradictions appear in the heavy rhetoric used by major players in the campaign, in relation to the circumstances they…
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When the lines in the sand were drawn
As I wrote in my story “Bewitched by the Syrian Desert” in The Last Colonial, until 2009 I had never visited Syria – where the great and scandalous…
There’s a sparkle in his eye and he tells us why
It’s more than three decades since well-known gem exporter Deshabandu Nimal Pathirana gifted a 22 carat blue sapphire to Queen Elizabeth II. His eyes still sparkle with delight…
Letters to the Editor
Facebook: Beware of virtual world’s predators and other dangers The inventors of Facebook might have developed the popular social networking site with the intention of bringing people closer…
Appreciations
A legend of the Army and true son of Mother Lanka General J. E. D. Perera The Commander of the Army, all officers and other ranks express their…
Magazine
They’ve all got into the act
They’ve spent a month-long school holiday (and a good few weeks of school too) practising their moves and perfecting their lines-and it finally seems like…
Mango Tree gets sizzling hot
PwC alumni holds quiz night
Forty years of Shakespeare:
Good reads: Three books to look out for
Nothing but the best of the Bard
’16 PLUS’ Popular amongst youth
Chitral Somapala inspires fans with new hit music video ‘Miringuwa Parada’
‘Ekale the X’ Music Video breaks records
A song for Alzheimer’s
Rest in Peace soon
DVD release of ‘Sulanga Enu Pinisa’
Sarathchandra classics on show
Tarzan the Ape Man
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Speaking and Leadership
Gavel clubs are formed as an affiliated club of toastmasters international to promote practice in presentation…
Kids’ World
Win! Win! Win! Super books from Vijitha Yapa Bookshop
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Access Australia
Australia is a safe, friendly and harmonious country. It is exciting and vibrant, there is so…
Producing highly employable IT Professionals
Business Master’s Programmes from University of West London Enrolments open for September 2013 Intake
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Modi crowned BJP’s prime minister candidate
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi has been crowned by the main…
Law and disorder in Sri Lanka: That tourist paradise!
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Stopping a virtual time-bomb in the brain
Sunethra Malaviyaarachchi from Anuradhapura has had a near-miss with death. When we met her last month,…